There are many parts of this story that could be highlighted, but I'll focus on the "accused" graphic. The media's inconsistent use of "accused" and "allegedly" has been appalling, and it's a generations-long practice. The disfavored are guilty until proven innocent, while the favored are innocent even after proven guilty.
Unfortunately, you are right on all accounts. As loathsome as Jacob Lang is, he was the intended victim (and the poor goat he brought along), the terrorists did not bring the bombs "to the Gracie mansion" but for the protesters outside, and the news outlets failed when put in the uncomfortable fact that Lang was a target, and two young Americans were well... hateful bigots and terrorists. I can only assume in the coming weeks their hateful acts will softened by editorials about "discrimination" and being "marginalized" even these two terrorists come from very affluent families. The ONE real name I want to know is of that brave NYPD officer. Who is he? He deserves a medal!
Spot on. As per usual the NYT, with all the subtly of a mallet to the head, editorializes in the guise of news reporting. It's hard to feel sorry for NYC, they get what they voted for.
There are many parts of this story that could be highlighted, but I'll focus on the "accused" graphic. The media's inconsistent use of "accused" and "allegedly" has been appalling, and it's a generations-long practice. The disfavored are guilty until proven innocent, while the favored are innocent even after proven guilty.
Unfortunately, you are right on all accounts. As loathsome as Jacob Lang is, he was the intended victim (and the poor goat he brought along), the terrorists did not bring the bombs "to the Gracie mansion" but for the protesters outside, and the news outlets failed when put in the uncomfortable fact that Lang was a target, and two young Americans were well... hateful bigots and terrorists. I can only assume in the coming weeks their hateful acts will softened by editorials about "discrimination" and being "marginalized" even these two terrorists come from very affluent families. The ONE real name I want to know is of that brave NYPD officer. Who is he? He deserves a medal!
Well written! Touché! And Thank You!
What I find surprising is how anyone expected any other reaction. We've been seeing this coming for years now. Who could have expected anything else?
Spot on. As per usual the NYT, with all the subtly of a mallet to the head, editorializes in the guise of news reporting. It's hard to feel sorry for NYC, they get what they voted for.
And then did Josh Shapiro call Mamdani to commiserate with him as another victim of a hate crime? Really Josh?